Pompeii archaeological park sets daily visitors’ limit to combat over-tourism
The Pompeii archaeological park plans to limit visitor numbers to 20,000 a day and introduce personalized tickets starting next week in a bid to cope with over-tourism and protect the world heritage site, officials said Friday. The move comes after what authorities called a record summer that saw over 4 million people visiting the world-famous rema...
Lake Forest Italian tailor the last of a ‘dying breed’
In an old brick building covered in vines, sitting along McKinley Road in Lake Forest, is a vestige of a disappearing era — Carlo’s Tailor Shop. The workshop is crowded with racks of in-progress suits, well-used tools, spools of thread and scrap organized in a way only one man understands. That man is Piero Amidei, who at 77 years of age runs the s...
Bugatti, an International Name with an Italian Heart
Founded in 1909 by the Italian-born French designer Ettore Bugatti, Bugatti remains a symbol of luxury, innovation, and racing excellence more than 100 years later. Originally headquartered in Molsheim, Alsace, which was then part of Germany, the company became known for producing exquisitely made automobiles that merged high-speed capability with...
The Italian American Baseball Foundation has been inducted as an organization into the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame
It’s our distinct honor to have been inducted as an organization into the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame. This honor is a testament to the work and growth of our board, who has remained laser focused on our mission of growing baseball in Italy and honoring Italian Americans domestically. It was a special touch to be inducted with Yogi Berra,...
Venice and America: the landscape of the republics - Symposium
Tuesday November 12 2024, 6 PM to 8 PM (Local time). IIC-NY 686 Park Avenue, NY. Join us for an insightful conference exploring the enduring ties between the USA and Italy through the architectural legacy and landscape traditions of the Veneto Villas. Starting from their Palladian inception, these estates not only influenced American architectural...
USA: Italy is the top European Union exporting country in micro and small business sectors
The United States is the world's leading economy and Italy's third largest trading partner, after Germany and France, with an interchange worth 93.1 billion euros in 2024. The United States becomes the second largest market for made in Italy, with exports worth 67.2 billion euros in 2024, after surpassing France, a market now worth 62.4 billion eur...
In New York, 2024 Long Island Ambassador Awards of the Italian American Museum
It will be the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury (8325 Jericho Tpke, Long Island, NY) that will host the 2024 Long Island Ambassador Awards sponsored by the Italian American Museum on Nov. 17, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. The meeting each year honors those among the leaders of Italian American associations and organizations who have distinguished the...
The Perfect Italian Island to Fall in Love with This Fall
Would you like to experience the beauty, culture, and history of a memorable Italian odyssey with a visit to the island of Capri, Italy? Boasting stunning sights and attractions to explore, this unique destination offers something for everyone – from awe-inspiring clifftop hikes, picturesque rocky coves, and charming hillside towns steeped in tradi...
Italian Program Establishes Largest Cash Prize in Harvard’s Romance Languages Dept.
Harvard’s Italian Language Program established the largest monetary prize in the Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, as the program faces declining enrollment. The Diaco Prize for Best Composition in Italian will award $5,000 to those involved in the program for outstanding work. Nick C. Diaco ’04 and his family funded the award to enc...
Italian American Podcast Ep. 344 Whatsa Matta With You! with the Uncle Louie Variety Show
Join us for a joyful celebration of Italian American culture and comedy in our latest episode as we sit down with the dynamic duo, Carlo Russo and Lou Greco of the Uncle Louie Variety Show. Broadcasting from the streets of NYC’s Little Italy, we reminisce about the iconic Feast of San Gennaro and venture into our own humorous undertakings, includin...
Italian prog-horror soundtrack masters Claudio Simonetti's Goblin return to SF
Best known for their haunting '70s soundtracks used in the films of gory giallo director Dario Argento, Italian progressive-rock outfit Claudio Simonetti's Goblin plays a career-spanning selection of horror movie themes when its current tour comes to the Regency Ballroom Wednesday night. Initially working under the monikers Oliver and Cherry Five a...
Italy’s national unity and armed forces day celebrated at the Italian Embassy in Washington
“Our Armed Forces continue to operate in distant lands on numerous missions, highlighting through their commitment our country’s vocation to uphold and preserve respect for international law,” said Ambassador Mariangela Zappia, recalling President Mattarella’s message from November 4th and emphasizing Italy’s role as a global security provider with...